Intrusion Analyst

GCHQ is offering you an exciting opportunity to join the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as an Intrusion Analyst. Defending the nation against cyber attacks you’ll be at the very hub of our workforce to protect UK assets from compromise.

The NCSC works closely with law enforcement agencies as well as the intelligence community and industry, to help prevent, disrupt and investigate cybercrime and other cyber related threats.   Cyber attacks can be initiated from anywhere across the globe, so as an Intrusion Analyst you’ll use available datasets to understand and respond to both malicious cyber actor capabilities, and their intent, including the vulnerabilities that an attacker seeks to exploit.  Sometimes working collaboratively in a team and other times independently, you’ll interact with a variety of customers to tackle a variety of challenging problems. These problems will sometimes involve a high degree of uncertainty, but will reward you with enormous satisfaction, knowing that you’re contributing to your country’s National Security.

REQUIREMENTS

We’re looking for people from all backgrounds who enjoy a challenge, along with some cyber security knowledge, you’re comfortable with technology. A relevant certification or degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) or Physics, is desirable. Alternatively, career experience combined with a strong aptitude for cyber security (programming, scripting, networking, intrusion analysis, malware, vulnerability research, pen testing, reverse engineering, etc.) is acceptable.  In this role, you could have the opportunity to work at different sites across the UK.

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